Average Information Security salary in the UK

INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY WITH A LEADING GLOBAL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER IN MANCHESTER Salary between £70,000-£75,000 DOE + benefitsHybrid working - 3 days WFH, 2 days on site in Manchester ABOUT OUR CLIENTFounded over 20 years ago, our client is a leading global software solutions provider, employing more than 7,000 people across the world. They invest heavily into employee development, to ensure everyone reaches their full potential to help drive innovation across the brand, as well as offering market leading benefits and investment into employee experience across all departments. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an information security consultant to focusing on the technical side of IT Security for the organisation, working in a hybrid capacity with 2 days on-site per week from the city centre Manchester office. WHAT THEY OFFER: Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely 3/5 days a weekExcellent company bonus structure based on personal performanceCompany pension scheme25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday offLife assuranceDevelopment and training opportunities for career progressionEye care + free gym membershipCompany events and lunches+ more INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT ROLE:The information security consultant will be testing the security of our client's applications and infrastructure, conducting manual security testing. You will be completing security vulnerability analysis and assessments, identifying and managing any security flaws within their software and infrastructure. You'll need a broad understanding of technology functions and how they relate to information security, and should have experience supporting application security teams by testing in-house developed applications running on test environments as well as a strong knowledge of hacking. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply by clicking online or emailing . For further information please contact via or . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS:Information Security, Infosec, IT Security, Manual Security Testing

Information Security ManagerNottingham£65,000 - £70,000 + benefits An Information Security Manager is required for this independent regional UK law firm is known for its highly effective solutions to clients’ complex needs within selected markets which include the largest public and private sector organizations, alongside SMEs and high net worth individuals. This is a critical and pivotal role, ensuring information security risks are managed effectively. Key Responsibilities of the Information Security Manager Leading the development and implementation of information security strategies and initiatives within the IT department.Collaborating with IT colleagues to ensure regulatory obligations and information security risks are managed effectively, particularly in areas of innovation, data usage, and project development.Aligning information security and data protection policies with IT operations and business strategies, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.Providing expert guidance and developing training programs to enhance information security awareness across the firm.Conducting risk assessments related to information security and data protection and reporting findings to executive management.Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring effective and timely remediation actions.Assessing client requirements and high-risk suppliers/ third parties for information security and data protection compliance.Advising on incident and breach management related to information security, including escalation, mitigation, and reporting. Key Skills and Requirements of the Information Security Manager Strong leadership in driving security initiatives within an IT operations context.In-depth knowledge of data protection legislation (Data Protection Act 2018, UK and EU GDPR).Expertise in information security controls, particularly ISO27001, and comprehension of technical IT concepts.Robust understanding of technical and organisational security controls, with a keen ability to evaluate and mitigate risks.Industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM are highly desirable.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical issues clearly to diverse audiences.Strong relationship-building skills within the IT department and across the business. Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction. Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change, Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM. Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions. Keywords: information security, manager, management, technical, control Ref: BHJOB3543_5807

Head of Information Security & ITLondon Up to £850 per day, Inside IR35Company leading financial services client is currently looking for a dynamic Head of Information Security and IT to join the business through a period of transformation.You will be focusing across maintaining and developing both the Information Security and IT Engineering teams, supporting the business to become ISO27001 accredited and working on a Data Loss Prevention programme.Key Skills Needed:* Previous experience working as a Head of Information Security & Technology* Experience working within the financial services industry* Experiencing reporting to the Board/C-Suite level* Technical background to enable you to support the technical teams (ideally focusing within Microsoft Security Services and Microsoft 365)* Previously worked on ISO27001 and GDPR/Data Loss Prevention projectsIf this sounds like something that is of interest or you would like some more information, then please apply directly!